Justice for #LaquanMcDonald: Demands and grievances of Chicago protesters

Chicago has been in an uproar for two days straight as hundreds protest for justice for Laquan McDonald, a black teen shot dead by police a year ago. Activists say the protest will continue into Thanksgiving, if their demands are not met.

Crowds have been flocking to the streets of Chicago since Tuesday night, after the forced release of a dashcam video, which unveiled details of McDonald’s death on October 20, 2014. He was shot dead by a white police officer Jason Van Dyke, 37, who fired at least 16 time, killing the teenager.

RT's Manuel Rapalo is on scene in downtown Chicago at the site of the second night of protests over the released footage of the killing of Laquan McDonald by police. Protesters speak out against the Chicago Police Department and Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Frustrated with police and prosecutors’ reluctance to charge Van Dyke with a murder, protesters are accusing law enforcement of covering up the killing of McDonald. The police officer was officially charged only on Tuesday, a year and one month after fatally shooting the black teenager.

The move, however, has failed to quell protests with hundreds now demanding justice for McDonald and punishment for the state’s law enforcement.

Chicago authorities have not responded to demands yet. Attorney Anita Alvarez previously issued a statement commenting on the delayed accusations. She claimed that her office “took the necessary time that was required to conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation.”